UKB
Kobe Airport
Kobe · JapanICAO RJBE
Kobe Airport (UKB) is an airport serving Kobe, Japan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 34° 37' 58.1" N, 135° 13' 26.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 22 feet (7 meters) above sea level. With 8 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Tokyo (GMT+9).
Destinations
8
Airlines
3
Elevation ft
22/ 7m
Asia/Tokyo
GMT+9
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Airport Details
IATA Code
UKB
ICAO Code
RJBE
City
Kobe
Country
Japan
Elevation
22 ft
Local Time
02:31 AM (GMT+9)
Coordinates
Latitude:34.6328°
Longitude:135.2240°
Popular Routes from UKB
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS | Sapporo, Japan | 661 mi | 1h 45m | short-haul | 271 kg | View |
| HND | Tokyo, Japan | 266 mi | 1h 0m | short-haul | 109 kg | View |
| OKA | Okinawa, Japan | 736 mi | 1h 54m | short-haul | 302 kg | View |
| IBR | Ibaraki, Japan | 312 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 128 kg | View |
| KOJ | Kagoshima, Japan | 326 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 134 kg | View |
| NGS | Nagasaki, Japan | 328 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 134 kg | View |
| SDJ | Sendai, Japan | 399 mi | 1h 15m | short-haul | 164 kg | View |
| YGJ | Miho, Japan | 127 mi | 0h 44m | short-haul | 52 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at UKB
3 active airlines serving Kobe Airport.
All Nippon Airways
NHJapan
Hokkaido International Airlines
HDJapan
Skymark Airlines
BCJapan
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kobe Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | Osaka | Japan | 23 km |
| Osaka International Airport | ITM | Osaka | Japan | 26 km |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport | SHM | Nanki-shirahama | Japan | 108 km |
| Tokushima Airport/JMSDF Air Base | TKS | Tokushima | Japan | 79 km |
| Okayama Airport | OKJ | Okayama | Japan | 126 km |
| Takamatsu Airport | TAK | Takamatsu | Japan | 120 km |
| Chubu Centrair International Airport | NGO | Nagoya | Japan | 147 km |
| Tottori Airport | TTJ | Tottori | Japan | 139 km |
Other Airports in Japan
Akita Airport
AXTAkita
Amami Airport
ASJAmami
Aomori Airport
AOJAomori
Asahikawa Airport
AKJAsahikawa
Fukue Airport
FUJFukue
Fukuoka Airport
FUKFukuoka
Fukushima Airport
FKSFukushima
Hachijojima Airport
HACHachijojima
Hakodate Airport
HKDHakodate
Hanamaki Airport
HNAHanamaki
Hiroshima Airport
HIJHiroshima
Hyakuri Airport
IBRIbaraki
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 34° 37' 58.1" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 135° 13' 26.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 34.632801
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 135.223999
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- UTC Offset
- GMT+9
- Current Local Time
- 02:31 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 22 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 7 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Kobe Airport?
The IATA code for Kobe Airport is UKB, and its ICAO code is RJBE. The airport is located in Kobe, Japan.
How many destinations can you fly to from UKB?
There are 8 direct destinations available from Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan.
What airlines fly from UKB?
There are 3 airlines operating from UKB, including All Nippon Airways, Hokkaido International Airlines, Skymark Airlines.
What timezone is Kobe Airport in?
Kobe Airport is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (GMT+9). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Kobe Airport?
Kobe Airport sits at an elevation of 22 feet (7 meters) above sea level.
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